Chief Underwriting Officer: Strategy & Growth

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is seeking a Chief Underwriting Officer to provide strategic direction and lead the underwriting practice area.

You will work with Sr Management to develop plans, forecast outcomes, and guide risk, pricing and portfolio growth. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in energy underwriting, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to lead teams and manage major client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Extensive experience in energy underwriting and portfolio management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the underwriting practice area.
• Drive profitability of the underwriting book with senior management alignment.
• Develop and monitor underwriting plans to achieve growth, retention and profit targets.
• Guide risk selection, pricing, and exposure monitoring across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with distribution teams to align retail and wholesale strategies.
• Oversee product development and adaptations in response to market changes.
• Mentor and develop team members; promote a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Underwriting expertise

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is seeking a Chief Underwriting Officer to provide strategic direction and lead the underwriting practice area.

You will work with Sr Management to develop plans, forecast outcomes, and guide risk, pricing and portfolio growth. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in energy underwriting, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to lead teams and manage major client relationships.